demonstrate that Earth rotates on its axis once approximately every 24 hours causing the day/night cycle and the apparent movement of the Sun across the sky
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Fossil fuels formed over long periods of time after particles in water settled to the sea floor and formed marine mud. What kinds of particles needed to be present in the marine mud in order for fossil fuels to form?
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Mostly decaying organisms
Mostly sand and a few small bits of wood
Mostly lava and a few sedimentary rocks
Mostly metal minerals
Q 2/23
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The photograph below shows a canyon in northern Arizona.
Which of these describes how this canyon was most likely formed?
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Glaciers eroded the canyon rock as they melted and moved.
Floods eroded the sandstone away from the canyon walls.
Ice wedged into cracks in the rock and weathered the canyon walls.
Wind blew large rocks that smashed against the canyon walls.
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Fossil fuels formed over long periods of time after particles in water settled to the sea floor and formed marine mud. What kinds of particles needed to be present in the marine mud in order for fossil fuels to form?
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5.7.A: Earth and Space
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The photograph below shows a canyon in northern Arizona.
Which of these describes how this canyon was most likely formed?
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5.7.B: Earth and Space
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A student is looking for evidence that Earth is always rotating on its axis. Which of the following would provide the best evidence?
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5.8.C: Earth and Space
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A group of fifth-grade students was researching alternative energy resources in the school library. Each student made a list of resources. Which list contains only alternative energy resources?
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5.7.C: Earth and Space
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A wide U-shaped valley is shown in the photograph below. This valley was most likely formed by —
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5.7.B: Earth and Space
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Some students make a model to show one of the first steps in the formation of sedimentary rock. The students pour 2 centimeters of light-colored sand into a clear plastic box. Then they add 1 centimeter of gravel. Finally they pour 2 centimeters of dark-colored sand on top of the gravel. Which characteristic of sedimentary rock does this model best show?
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5.7.A: Earth and Space
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A student draws a model showing the movements of Earth, the moon, and the sun.
Which arrow shows the movement that causes day and night on Earth?
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5.8.C: Earth and Space
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Erosion is one of the processes involved in the formation of sedimentary rock. Which of these best describes the process of erosion?
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5.7.A: Earth and Space
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Citizens in a community were surveyed about the type of energy resource they would like for a new power plant. The results of the survey are shown in the table. How many citizens chose alternative energy resources? Be sure to use the correct place value.
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5.7.C: Earth and Space
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Students constructed this model of a hill by covering sugar cubes with clay. The students placed the model in a large pan and poured hot water over it every day for a week. What does the model best represent?
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5.7.B: Earth and Space
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Most alternative energy resources produce more energy at certain times. Which combination can produce a steady flow of energy from only alternative resources 24 hours a day year-round?
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5.7.C: Earth and Space
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This photograph shows a beach on a partly sunny day. Which of the following is an interaction between the sun and the ocean that results in clouds forming near the beach?
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5.8.B: Earth and Space
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Some scientists measured and recorded local rainfall amounts and water levels at several local lakes over the summer. They compared their measurements with data from the past 30 years. The scientists concluded that the area was drier this summer than in previous years. They plan to continue recording these measurements each summer for the next decade. What characteristic of the area are the scientists studying?
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5.8.A: Earth and Space
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This photograph shows plants growing on the surface of a pond. How do plants like these form fossil fuels?
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5.7.A: Earth and Space
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Monahans Sandhills State Park in Texas has almost 4,000 acres of sand dunes. Some of the dunes are as tall as a six-story building. The dunes in the park are formed by —
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5.7.B: Earth and Space
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Which of these best explains why the sun appears to move across the sky each day?
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5.8.C: Earth and Space
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Some buildings and homes are heated by energy produced from an alternative to fossil fuels. Which of these is an example of a building or home heated using an alternative energy source?
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5.7.C: Earth and Space
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Which list contains only processes that must occur in order for fossil fuels to form?
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5.7.A: Earth and Space
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The size and shape of a delta can change over time.The size and shape of this delta over time are NOT likely to be changed by —
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5.7.B: Earth and Space
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A student builds a model of the solar system that includes a sphere representing Earth. The sphere turns in a full circle on its axis. By using a model of Earth that spins on its axis, the student can best demonstrate —
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5.8.C: Earth and Space
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Which diagram models the process of compaction leading to the formation of sedimentary rock?
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5.7.A: Earth and Space
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Which of these shows a person using an alternative energy source to perform a task?
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5.7.C: Earth and Space
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The model below shows where water can be found during different stages of the water cycle. What should be added to the diagram to better explain the water cycle?
